Music/CD

Cole Porter (1891-1964)

There was very little that Cole Porter considered taboo. He lived “larger than life,” inheriting a fortune, marrying into one, and amassing his own musical fortune. Cole Porter was a master of romance and for the past century these songs have been a lasting part of our musical history. His music is highly adaptable even today. His lyrics have contemporary concepts and are stunningly smart.

Produced, Arranged & Orchestrated by Ron Abel

The “multi-musical talent” Ron Abel has written, produced, arranged, orchestrated and/or conducted for Grammy Award favorites from pop diva Taylor Dayne to opera diva, and Kennedy Center honoree, Jessye Norman. Ron has been honored as one of the great American composers and at the time of this release, Ron was penning the musical score for the Broadway musical “Bricktop” and co-creating the hit musical concert “Babalu” with Lucie Arnaz, featuring the Latin music of the Great Desi Arnaz’s Orchestra.

Raves & Reviews

Noah Griffin - The Cole Porter SocietyYour Cole Porter CD arrived but a week or so ago and it was worth the wait. The love and appreciation of his genius shines through in your arrangements and interpretation of his tmeless work. Your voice to me incorporates the best of Anthony Newly and Michael Feinstein. the cover art reflects the taste and sophistication of the composer you honor. Well done my friend and thanks for sending it along!

Noah Griffin - The Cole Porter Society

Arnold CapitanelliThis CD is a masterpiece… and will keep your ears glued to the speakers, your fingers and toes tapping to the beat and your heart craving more and more. This is entertainment personified with powerhouse arrangements, extremely well produced but above all, vocals that give you a lift to the heights of pleasure and satisfaction.

Arnold Capitanelli

Brett PaschalYour CD is awesome! I listened to it on the way to LC yesterday. There were two tracks left after I arrived, so I had to sit in the car just to hear the last two. Great job! I hope you submit this CD for Grammy considerations!

Brett Paschal

SE Bayles - San Jose, CAAfter SO many years, I finally had the opportunity to see you perform live. And what a fun show it was! Rocky, when you spoke of the memory work and harmonies involved in the Sinatra show I had no idea. Wow! You weren’t kidding! It was such a treat, an ear-tickling joy to hear the complexity of the arrangements and the absolutely stunning 4-part voicing. Every note hit with precision. So much so that several times during the performance I caught myself grinning from ear to ear in sheer delight a…

SE Bayles - San Jose, CA

Mary Bettini - Director/Choreographer, New YorkThere is nothing more fun than a revue of well known music when it hits the mark! Rocky… a pro with such great energy who needs no roadmap around this material, knows his way around a song and can still “dish the dirt” with the rest of the company. Thank you for such a delightful, memorable evening – ol’ blue eyes would tip his fedora to you for this awesome salute to his songbook!

Mary Bettini - Director/Choreographer, New York

Rachel KayhanIt’s “easy to love” this CD! Blumhagen renders these classic tunes with tenderness and contemporary sass. Listen to it in the car: you’ll feel the luscious arrangements wrap around you like a mink stole, and go to straight to your head like a martini without the alcohol!

Rachel Kayhan

Rebecca Schumacher - Sotheby’s International RealtyWe are still smiling about the truly wonderful, talented show yesterday. Rocky, you are our rock star!! We enjoyed every moment of it – your solo talent, the arrangements, the harmonies.

Rebecca Schumacher - Sotheby’s International Realty

Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer - Independent Music ProfessionalSuper! LOVE the narrative arc. Excellently crafted. Fabulous trio and vocal quartet – you guys are nailing those complex harmonies and it is a pleasure to the ear! I especially like how the chemistry between the four of you is developing through the show. You’re in great voice and those dance moves work well!!

Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer - Independent Music Professional

Lisa LapinWe had just a fantastic time. It was marvelous to get to hear you perform, Both of us were so impressed at how you can adjust your style and work the audience — Whether in a huge auditorium or an intimate setting like tonight’s space. You are such a pro!

Lisa Lapin

- Stacey Brown - Attendee at "An Affair to Remember" - Fundraiser Benefit for LCCC - Lincoln City, ORSure enjoyed your performance last night! You held the audience in the palm of your hand. It’s great how you always educate your audience. I read more about Harry Warren (Salvatore Antonio Guaragna) cool he was a pro drummer at 14! And composer of over 800 songs as you said. It was a terrific evening…. (we) enjoyed it very much . Thanks again for making “Culture of Course” shine with culture. Great job!

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Rocky Blumhagen

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